Not Just for Computation: Basic Calculators Can Advance the Process Standards

Laura Moss, Barbara Grover

Using two real-world situations, this
article describes in detail how the use of basic calculators can be the basis
for an instructional strategy. Student worksheets are provided that require
student to first estimate, then record the calculator key strokes used to
arrive at their answer. By completing this activity, students will explore the
fraction, decimal, percent relationships as well as explore the meaning of the
remainder in division. Additional real-world situations are provided.

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